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Conspicuous consumption, even in times of economic crisis, shapes   is the artist's construction of the reality we live in. Dimitrescu uses her
         our era. We are living beyond our means because we believe that the   inspiration and imagination to respond to environmental degradation,
         acquisition of more material goods and products is part of the equation in   which is a tremendous concern today.  The artist seeks to awaken our
         seeking contentment. Many artists and different groups have recognized   human senses. Her collages, suffused with metaphors, intend to challenge
         the falsities of this belief. Marta Dimitrescu is one of them. Dimitrescu’s   our perception of reality and happiness. The artist’s work leads the viewer
         collages consist of photographs, drawings, and scraps of paper of different   through a serious of small images that evolve into a larger picture with a
         shapes, accumulated  in a chaotic manner. With  a risk of  confusing or   deeper meaning. The result is a fresh and clever art with an inspiring idea
         boring the viewer, Dimitrescu boldly experiments with colors, structure,   behind it. Dimitrescu’s art serves as a warning, it screams, “People wake
         and design. Still, the artist manages to consciously add all the pieces   up! Conserve our natural resources! Save the planet!” The transformation
         together -emphasizing some elements, while partially hiding others - and   of the dark and gloomy warning into a visual form is done in an unusual
         give them a meaningful concept. The composition of Dimitrescu's work   way, combining pieces of information with a touch of wit and beauty.




















































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